Bargain Mansions

Corbels and Chaos

Tamara Day sees great potential in a 1938 cottage with an unusual layout, unfinished renovation and no front door. She constructs a cathedral ceiling and creates two massive cedar corbels for the entrance, but the process of installing an egress window puts a crack in her budget.

Skylight Surprise

Tamara Day struggles to install a full bath and enlarge the master suite as she continues to renovate the 1938 cottage. She successfully creates a hidden playroom in the kids' bedroom, but fails to win her dad's approval on her plan for the backyard shed.

All About the Island

Tamara Day tackles a large 1905 Colonial with seven sun porches! She turns a cramped, ugly kitchen and a dining room into the ultimate entertaining space, but unsupported floors and a strange noise during demo slow her plans and may cost her big money.

A Closet Fit for a Queen

In the second phase of Tamara's 1905 Colonial renovation, she creates a 900-square-foot master suite and converts one of the home's seven sun porches into a closet. However, her budget takes a hit when she needs to install a new HVAC unit and her plan to save a vintage fireplace might have run out of gas.

Rhapsody in Beige

Tamara Day transforms a contemporary home on a large wooded lot that's devoid of any character. She installs huge windows to bring the outdoors inside, but she faces issues with resurfacing a fireplace veneer.

A Pain in the Deck

Continuing renovations on a large and bland contemporary home, Tamara Day tackles the master suite and replaces lots of dated cabinetry to make a stylish bathroom. She also creates a home theater, immense deck and patio to turn the home into an entertaining showpiece.

Tamara's Tudor Tutorial

Tamara Day takes on a 1927 Tudor by blowing out the existing small kitchen and outfitting it with a large island and eating nook. She transforms a bedroom into a dining room, but her hopes of refurbishing the deck begin to break apart before she can even get started.

Shower Showstopper

Tamara takes on a behemoth 1927 Tudor house, but while she admires the home's original details, her dad discovers a problem. She uses a kitchenette to create a bar, revamps an uneven patio and enlarges the master bathroom to transform the 5,700-square-foot home into a showstopper.

Catwalk Craziness

Tamara Day starts on a 1900 Kansas City Shirtwaist-style home containing a living room with a catwalk instead of a ceiling. She pulls up linoleum flooring and gives the damaged foyer staircase a facelift, but a boiler stack in the kitchen throws a wrench in her plans.

When One Barn Door Closes

After restoring a fourth bedroom in the 3,100-square-foot Shirtwaist home, Tamara creates a reading nook and closet to complete the room. Then the Kansas City weather creates a problem in the front yard, while two brand new vanities might not fit in the master bath.

Bumming About the Plumbing

Tamara Day tackles a 1905 Kansas City Shirtwaist home that's short on bathrooms but not short on charm. She restores the front door, updates the fireplace and renovates the kitchen, but struggles with sewer and roof issues that cause her to rework her plans.

Mirror, Mirror on the Bathroom Wall

Tamara Day takes on a 1905 Kansas City Shirtwaist that has only one bathroom. She doubles the size of the walk-in closet and enlarges the master suite, but her hopes of updating the home's bedrooms start to sink when her contractor discovers a leak.

Raise the Roof

Tamara Day gets creative renovating an expansive 1950 ranch-style home. She updates the exterior with faux stone and adds another floor to the 3,000-square-foot home, but rain and an old fireplace force her to rethink her plans and budget.

Stairway to Master Suite Heaven

Tamara Day uses her 1,400-square-foot second-story addition to create three new bedrooms in a 1950 ranch home. She guts the master suite to re-frame it for a massive closet, but her plans to reuse the shower doors in the bathroom may fracture her design for the whole room.

Tidal Wave of Tile

Tamara revives a neoclassical Colonial by updating the kitchen, parlor and breakfast nook while preserving its historic charm. Then, she converts the 1,200-square-foot, unfinished attic into an incredible main suite.

Cistern Act

Tamara buys a 1910 Victorian farmhouse and wants to add a half bath to the first floor, but a misplaced staircase may pose a problem. On the second floor, she adds a massive main suite and a large kids' bedroom.

Lady and the Damp

Tamara takes on a water-damaged French Provincial in Leawood, Kansas, and must completely overhaul the neglected basement. Then, she infuses French flair throughout the house while creating a large open floor plan that’s perfect for entertaining.

From Old to Bold

Tamara revives a 100-year-old Shirtwaist home while accenting the original woodwork. She decides the kitchen is too small and moves it to the dining room. Later, she uses bold design choices to fit the home into the young, contemporary neighborhood.

Classic Meets Modern Farm

Tamara turns a large, old farmhouse into a country living-style home. She creates an open floor plan, transforms the dreary main suite and adds country charm and character throughout the entire property.

Out With the Old, in With the Bold

Tamara uses her design expertise to modernize an outdated, 1970s Tudor home. She gives the kitchen a much-needed upgrade and renovates two uninspired living spaces on the first floor into statement rooms.

Posthaste in a Shirtwaist

Tamara renovates a 1908 Shirtwaist home that was abandoned by the previous renovator. She refurbishes original corbels for the walls and builds a custom range hood for the open plan kitchen. Later, she creates a charming den using wainscoting and tile.

Pump Up the Basement

Tamara updates a 1978 Tudor home by brightening up and enlarging the dark kitchen. Then, she improves the flow in the main bedroom and transforms the basement into an awesome game room where the family can relax.

Soffit Saga

Tamara takes on a 1979 property with a confusing style. She opens up sight lines by removing soffits in the living room and kitchen, and she pulls out the midcentury modern design with elements like shiplap and brass.

On the Wings of a Dovetail

Tamara renovates an '80s home in need of some TLC by adding her unique style to the front and back yards. Then, she removes dated elements throughout the house and creates a breathtaking kitchen and main suite bathroom.

Race to the Finish

Tamara tackles a 1952 Traditional home with a massive open concept living space. She triples the size of the mudroom and chooses a stunning surround for the living room fireplace. Later, Tamara and her dad race to find the perfect dining table.

Can't See the House From the Trees

Tamara tackles a Colonial-style home with a yard that's been seriously neglected. She must tame the overgrown grounds before putting traditional Kansas City charm into the interior with a brand-new kitchen and main suite.

On Par For Glory

Tamara renovates a 1960s Colonial home that's lacking character. She brings the property's potential to life by designing spaces to enjoy the outdoors and incredible views. Then, she creates a stunning kitchen and makes sure light pours into every room.

Lofty Designs

A contractor friend asks Tamara to work her magic on a 1948 ranch house. She installs a herringbone walkway and solves a dilemma while whitewashing the brick. Then, she adds a study space and upgrades a shared bathroom for kids.

Family Renovation Recipe

Tamara and her dad help a recent widow who loves to cook for her family design her dream kitchen, turning a small galley space into a giant chef's kitchen perfect for entertaining and large gatherings.

Flat Out Fab!

Tamara partners with an investor to tackle a dated 1960s ranch in desperate need of a renovation. She and her team do not disappoint with a stunning modern design.

Tee-riffic Renovation!

A young couple finds their beautiful dream home located on a golf course, but its rundown, outdated design is far from their dream. Tamara and her team save the day by completely renovating this bargain mansion with a hole-in-one design!

Neighborhood Glow-Up

Tamara finds a dilapidated and unlivable house that's falling apart in a sought-after neighborhood. She works with an investor friend to give this bargain mansion the glow-up it deserves and takes it from eyesore to eye candy!

The Palace on the Pond

A massive Tudor mansion located on a giant private pond gets a complete renovation from Tamara and her team of experts. Stunning views all around and decadent finishes make this estate an oasis for the new owners.

The Getaway Pad

Tamara works with an investor to take a dilapidated home built in 1910 and transform it into a fabulous downtown getaway pad. This property needs a complete gut from top to bottom. The finished product is a luxury rental ready for market.

Total Tudor Victory

Tamara and her team transform this terrific Tudor into an absolute masterpiece. Have you ever seen a plum-colored kitchen? You won't want to miss this very colorful design transformation.

Coffee and Tea in the Scullery Please

If you've never seen a scullery, get ready. You're going to want one in your house after this episode. Tamara and her team leave no space untouched in this stunning home that's left full of color and high-end detailed finishes.

Tip-Top Tudor

Tamara and her team bring a very beautiful, but dated, Tudor mansion back from the dead. They completely transform this stunning property making it ready for the next generation!

Feeling Blue?

A once boring estate is completely transformed by the big bold blasts of azure hues when Tamara and her team help new homeowners shower their dream house in all shades of blue.